Seattle, Washington vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 110.4% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $105,215 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Seattle, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower